Dearest readers, some of you I feel like I know so well, even though I’ve never seen your face. But many of you are just loyal readers who don’t choose to comment. You are important to me, too! I’ve realized that it would be very helpful for me to figure out my audience, and I’d [...]
Entries from January 6th, 2010
Who Are You Out There? Please Take my 60-second Reader Survey
January 6th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Uncategorized
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How to Store and Freeze Fresh Produce, Grains and More
January 5th, 2010 · 49 Comments · Avoiding Waste
If you’re going to meal plan well, one bonus is that you should only have to make the grocery store run once a week (or even once every two weeks). Knowing how to keep your fresh produce is vital, then, for the system to be a success. You know how I hate wasting food. As [...]
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Mental Mission: Yogurt, Back Again!
January 5th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Uncategorized
It was last April when I challenged you to take a step forward along the yogurt continuum and increase your lovely probiotics. This Monday, it’s time again! I’ve been itching to (1) ask you to take the next step and (2) tell you some of the changes I’ve made in the way I make yogurt [...]
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How to Use Microfiber Cloths for Cleaning Dishes, Bathrooms, Mirrors and More
January 2nd, 2010 · 43 Comments · Avoiding Waste, Cleaning
Why I STILL Love Microfiber Cloths Absorbency Grippers Absorbency No Cleaners for Glass Absorbency Still look new after 3 years Absorbency My eco-consciousness was schooled by a savvy reader in the comments at the Skoy cloth giveaway, and I am convinced that Skoy cloths are a very good thing to have around. However, even though [...]
Tags: Cleaning·microfiber cloths
Monday Mission: Clean Up Without Throwing Out
January 1st, 2010 · 23 Comments · Avoiding Waste, Cleaning
Your mission, if you choose to accept it (on a Friday!), is to decrease what you throw away while attempting to keep a clean house. Impact Ratings: Level of Commitment: Baby Steps Watching some people clean up is like being the unfortunate witness to another mother’s child’s screaming hissy fit: I’m embarrassed and pained to [...]
Tags: Cleaning·Decreasing Disposables in December·green cleaners·paper towel·reducing waste
Some Reminders: Organizing Toys and Cards Post-Christmas
January 1st, 2010 · 1 Comment · Avoiding Waste
There are little toys all over my house. It’s a professional hazard of having a toddler. I’m bound and determined to get her organized, and someday (when she’s 2) I’ll be able to teach her where everything goes. Free Toy Storage with Bonus Vitamin C How many toys did your kids get that came in [...]
Tags: Christmas·Christmas cards·Decreasing Disposables in December·prayer·reducing waste·repurposing·toy storage
